Housekeeping Supervisor at ReelFruit

Summary

• The housekeeping supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining the operational excellence of the production plant by upholding the highest hygiene and sanitation standards.
• This position is instrumental in ensuring that every corner of the facility, including high-traffic production areas, sensitive hygiene zones, employee welfare spaces, administrative offices, and external premises, meets or exceeds stringent cleanliness and safety benchmarks.
• The supervisor is tasked with meticulously planning, coordinating, and overseeing all sanitation activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory food safety guidelines and company policies.

Duties and Responsibilities
Hygiene and Sanitation Standards:

• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety and hygiene standards, such as HACCP, GMP, and FSMA.
• Implement and monitor strict sanitation protocols for all production and non-production areas.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment, surfaces, and floors are clean and sanitized per plant requirements.
• Oversee cleaning of high-risk areas, such as production floors, raw material storage, packaging zones, and processing equipment.

Team Management:

• Train, and supervise housekeeping staff, ensuring they understand and follow plant sanitation procedures.
• Develop and maintain a cleaning schedule for daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks.
• Assign tasks and evaluate the performance of housekeeping staff, providing feedback and additional training where necessary.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment, encouraging teamwork and efficiency among staff.

Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies Management:

• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning chemicals, cleaning tools, and Cleaning PPE, ensuring timely procurement.
• Select and approve cleaning agents and disinfectants in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals, minimizing waste and risks to employee safety.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

• Maintain detailed cleaning logs and records for all housekeeping activities, ensuring they are up-to-date and audit ready.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address any sanitation-related issues identified during inspections or audits.
• Participate in internal and external food safety audits, demonstrating compliance with hygiene protocols.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure the housekeeping team adheres to the plant’s safety policies and procedures, including the use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals.
• Conduct safety briefings and training for housekeeping staff to minimize accidents and injuries.
• Investigate and resolve any hygiene-related incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance sanitation practices and recommend process improvements.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and innovations in cleaning methods, tools, and products.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement cross-functional hygiene initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Food Science and Technology, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Microbiology or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of supervisory experience in housekeeping, preferably in a food processing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene standards such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000.
• Experience in managing cleaning equipment and sanitation chemicals.
• Proficiency in using cleaning scheduling software or tools is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and address cleanliness and sanitation issues proactively.
• Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of housekeeping staff.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills for team coordination and report preparation.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with food safety standards, cleaning chemicals, and sanitation equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Capability to resolve sanitation challenges and develop preventative measures.